Whorled Milkweed Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow whorled milkweed seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix the Asclepias Verticillata seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought but grow best with occasional watering. This plant spreads rapidly, but volunteer plants can easily be removed if unwanted. It will also self seed. The flowers attract many bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits avoid this plant. Whorled milkweed is highly toxic to horses and cattle.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the Asclepias Verticillata seeds. Store the whorled milkweed seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Whorled-leaf Milkweed, Horsetail Milkweed, Eastern Whorled Milkweed
Latin Name: Asclepias verticillata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,600
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Great seeds
As always the seeds are of high quality with excellent germination rates. I have been purchasing my seeds from Everwilde since 2011. I have never been disappointed with their quality or service. Thank you so much.
milkweed seeds
timely and nicely packaged.
GMO Free
Do you look for viable seeds? They promise on this packet that these seeds remain viable 3x's longer than other seed packets. I have not planted these yet...may wait 'til Spring, So I cannot say how they worked for me. But they are GMO Free and got here lickety-split.
Could improve
If you furnish information about the hardening off process with these seeds, I missed it.
I may have chosen differently had I known the steps necessary for a successful planting.
Easy
Easy to deal with, quick to respond. Hope the seeds work as well as the transaction.
Fast Service
Quick delivery, clear growing instructions and info. resources given with packet.
Seed packets
The packets came exactly as described. I cannot yet say whether or not the plants will grow, as they won't emerge until spring.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, direct sow whorled milkweed seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix the Asclepias Verticillata seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing.
Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought but grow best with occasional watering. This plant spreads rapidly, but volunteer plants can easily be removed if unwanted. It will also self seed. The flowers attract many bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits avoid this plant. Whorled milkweed is highly toxic to horses and cattle.
Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. Keep in mind that the milky sap is mildly toxic and can irritate the skin.
Seed Saving: After the plant finishes flowering, 3-4" narrow pods will form. Be sure to harvest the pods before they split and the silky fluff carries the seeds away on the wind. As soon as the seeds inside the pod ripen to their mature brown color, remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Split open the pods and take out the silky seed material. Remove the fluff from the Asclepias Verticillata seeds. Store the whorled milkweed seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Whorled-leaf Milkweed, Horsetail Milkweed, Eastern Whorled Milkweed
Latin Name: Asclepias verticillata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,600
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Great seeds
As always the seeds are of high quality with excellent germination rates. I have been purchasing my seeds from Everwilde since 2011. I have never been disappointed with their quality or service. Thank you so much.
Review
milkweed seeds
timely and nicely packaged.
Review
GMO Free
Do you look for viable seeds? They promise on this packet that these seeds remain viable 3x's longer than other seed packets. I have not planted these yet...may wait 'til Spring, So I cannot say how they worked for me. But they are GMO Free and got here lickety-split.
Review
Could improve
If you furnish information about the hardening off process with these seeds, I missed it.
I may have chosen differently had I known the steps necessary for a successful planting.
Review
Easy
Easy to deal with, quick to respond. Hope the seeds work as well as the transaction.
Review
Fast Service
Quick delivery, clear growing instructions and info. resources given with packet.
Review
Seed packets
The packets came exactly as described. I cannot yet say whether or not the plants will grow, as they won't emerge until spring.
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